vocabulary strategy
→ consult a dictionary
at times you may come across a familiar word in a sentence, but you are confused because the meaning you know doesnt make sense in this context. when reading older texts, be aware that a words usage can change over time; an author may use a word in a way that was once very common but is now rare. you can consult a dictionary to see different meanings of a word. a dictionary entry lists meanings in order from most common to least common usage.
an example of older usage can be found in the first letter you read, with margarets use of the word commend. the most commonly used meaning of commend is “to praise.” however, that meaning doesnt make sense in the context of the letter. a different meaning, “to entrust,” is a better fit for the sentence.
practice and apply
look up each vocabulary word in a dictionary, and write its most commonly used meaning in the chart. then, write the meaning of the word as it is used in the paston letters.
vocabulary word | most common meaning | meaning in the paston letters
commend | to praise | to entrust
quell | |
affairs | |
writ | |
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vocabulary strategy
→ consult a dictionary
at times you may come across a familiar word in a sentence, but you are confused because the meaning you know doesnt make sense in this context. when reading older texts, be aware that a words usage can change over time; an author may use a word in a way that was once very common but is now rare. you can consult a dictionary to see different meanings of a word. a dictionary entry lists meanings in order from most common to least common usage.
an example of older usage can be found in the first letter you read, with margarets use of the word commend. the most commonly used meaning of commend is “to praise.” however, that meaning doesnt make sense in the context of the letter. a different meaning, “to entrust,” is a better fit for the sentence.
practice and apply
look up each vocabulary word in a dictionary, and write its most commonly used meaning in the chart. then, write the meaning of the word as it is used in the paston letters.
vocabulary word | most common meaning | meaning in the paston letters
commend | to praise | to entrust
quell |  |
affairs |  |
writ |  |
unit 1 collaborate & compare

Accepted Answer

# Brief Explanations:
For "quell", the most common meaning is "to suppress or put an end to (a rebellion, noise, etc.)". Without the context of *The Paston Letters* provided fully, we assume a general - older usage might be related to "to subdue". For "affairs", the most common meaning is "matters or business". In *The Paston Letters*, it likely refers to personal or family - related matters. For "writ", the most common meaning is "a legal document ordering someone to do or not do a particular thing", and in *The Paston Letters* it could refer to a written order or communication relevant to the time period.
# Answer:
| Vocabulary Word | Most Common Meaning | Meaning in The Paston Letters |
|--|--|--|
| commend | to praise | to entrust |
| quell | to suppress | to subdue (assumed older - usage relevant to context) |
| affairs | matters, business | personal or family - related matters |
| writ | a legal document ordering action | a written order or communication relevant to the time - period |

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Vocabulary Word	Most Common Meaning	Meaning in The Paston Letters
quell	to suppress	to subdue (assumed older - usage relevant to context)
affairs	matters, business	personal or family - related matters
writ	a legal document ordering action	a written order or communication relevant to the time - period